Skyline Concert Choir — The choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights. The choir welcomes singers at all levels of experience and expertise. For info visit www.skylinecollege.net or contact Jude Navari at 738-4384 or email to navarij@smccd.net.

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Singers — There are openings in all sections for singers who have basic music reading skills and previous experience in a church or school choir. We meet every Thursday from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1200 Linda Mar Blvd. If you are interested in being in a group that sings music from madigrals to modern, call Judy at 359-6097.

GEMS Flute Choir — New members of all ages and levels are always welcome. The middle/high school ensemble meets on Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Sharp Park area. The adult group, Bel Canto Flutes, meets on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church next to Stonestown. For more information contact Gail Edwards at 359-5668 or visit www.gailedwardsflute.com

Clubs

Pacifica Garden Club — (Second Wednesday) The Pacifica Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 555 Buel Ave., off Rockaway Beach Ave. Call Karen Kipp at (650) 346-0118. Email pacificagarden club@gmail.com for more information.

Pacifica/Daly City Democrats — (Third Saturday) The Pacifica Democrats meet on the third Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the rear meeting room of the Sharp Park Golf Course Restaurant (Francisco and Sharp Park Blvds.) All meetings are open to the public. An optional breakfast is available. Full breakfast — $12; Continental breakfast — $6; coffee only — $3. Meeting only — no charge. For further information, please contact Judy Heldberg, 359-6874.

Pacifica PM #1618 Toastmasters Club — (Weekly: Thursday evenings) The Toastmasters Club meets every Thursday evening 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Drive. Our meetings encourage and improve communication skills. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Contact Frank Gelini at 794-1521 or Peter O’Driscoll at 589-6487.

Pedro Point Surf Club — (Last Thursday of the month) The club meets on the last Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Pacifica Manor Straw Hat Pizza unless an alternate location is specified. New members are always welcome.

Peninsula Coastside Knitters — (Monday and Thursday evenings) Join the Peninsula Coastside Knitters (and crocheters). We meet Monday and Thursday evenings at the Starbucks in the Linda Mar Shopping Center at 7 p.m. For more information please check out our listing at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/pacifica_snb.

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chers for St. Anthony’s — (First Friday of the month) Meets at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church on Oceana Blvd. Call 355-3795.

Mothers of Twins and Multiples — (Second Wednesday of the month) Meet at Peninsula Hospital, Millbrae at 6:30 p.m. New moms welcome. Contact Julie McCarron at 992-1059 for more information.

Pacifica Gardens — meets Saturdays, February to October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 830 Rosita Road, behind Linda Mar Education Center. Saturdays between February and October are workdays at Pacifica Gardens, a biointensive sustainable cooperative gardening project in the heart of Pacifica. For more information, visit: www.pacifica-gardens.org or call Loretta O’Brien at 296-9502.

Pacifica Mothers Club — (Monthly) Mothers, fathers, and primary caregivers (including guardians) of children aged 0-5 years are offered friendship and support through monthly meetings and speakers, playgroups, and social activities. Visit www.pacificamothersclub.com.

The Red Hat Society-Pacifica Chapter — The local Pacifica Chapter invites all ladies older than 50 to come and have some fun with us! We meet once a month and do something different each month. Contact rhpassnpacifica@comcast.net or call 355-0840.

Party Bridge Club — (Thursdays) The club meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Drive.

Pacifica Peace People — (Second Wednesday of the month) Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and business meeting at 7 p.m. Call 359-5408 for information.

Pacifica Women Aglow — (First Tuesday of the month) The local women’s Christian fellowship organization, meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Patty Bajada at 757-0807 for info and location of meeting.

Pacifica Writers’ Forum — This informal group for Pacifica writers of poetry, fiction and non-fiction meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at Florey’s Books, 2120 Palmetto Ave. We have a featured reading, an open reading for visiting writers and potluck refreshments to share. The program is free and everyone is invited. For more information, call (650) 557-9097.

Sacred Circle Dancing in Pacifica — Pacifica Sacred Circle Dancers meet on the third Saturday of each month at the Pacifica Library, 104 Hilton Way, at 7 p.m. All dances taught and beginners are welcome. No partners needed. Call Howard at 359-0207 for more info.

St. Peter Women’s Guild — (First Thursday of the month) The Women’s Guild meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the church’s multi-purpose building. Call the rectory at 359-6390 for more information.

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Poker Club — Learn and play poker Friday and Saturday nights. Call Joe at 359-3525 to find out details.

American Tournament Chess Club — Contact John Galpin at 355-6787 or visit www.atcc.us on the web for details.

Writers’ Workshop — Meet with Camincha Thursdays, at 7:30 p.m. 359-0890, to discuss fiction and non-fiction. For serious writers with published work or interested in publishing. Email: camincha@comcast.net

Business Network International (BNI) — (Thursdays) The BNI meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the restaurant at the Sharp Park Golf Course. Call Christine Stahl at 868-0461 for more information.

American Legion Post #238 — (Third Thursday of the month) Dinner at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. Open to all honorably discharged military veterans. General membership meeting at 7:30 p.m., 555 Buel Ave. Hall telephone 355-4346.

Order of the Eastern Star — Del Mar Chapter (First and third Tuesdays) Meets first and third Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Coastside Masonic Lodge, 311 Waterford St. For information, contact Gus Lopez at 733-7940.

Coastside Social and Service Club — The club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Restaurant. We emphasize the social aspect of our group. We love to help by supporting the needs of the community, such as the Meals on Wheels program and the Pacifica Resource Center. We encourage people to visit us. You can contact us by phoning Betty at 355-1216.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) — The single requirement for AAUW membership is a degree from an accredited two-year or four-year institute of higher education. The Pacifica Branch is one of 170 branches in California. This international organization promotes education and equality for women through scholarships and other programs. Call Mar Kaden at 359-5863 for more information.

Women in Black — Women in Black stands every Saturday at 1 p.m. on the corner of Manor and Palmetto. The members stand in silent vigil to protest the continued violence against people everywhere. For information contact Susan Miller at 355-7959 or www.womeninblack.org.

Knights of Columbus — Knights of Columbus Marian Council #3773 meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at St. Rita’s Hall, Church of the Good Shepherd, 901 Oceana Blvd. Pacifica. For more information, contact Grand Knight Jeffrey Patino at 580-2170 or email him at jspatino@comcast.net.

Pacificans for an Improved Economy (PIE) — is an organization promoting city infrastructure improvement through tax revenue producing business and economic development solutions. Email contact: improvedeconomy@gmail.com

Senior Activities

Pacifica Senior Center — Located at 540 Crespi Drive off Highway 1. Nutritious hot lunches every week day at noon, a suggested donation $3 for ages 60+. For information about activities, events, various classes, programs and clubs including trips and travel call 738-7384.

Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop — Wednesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the dance studio at the Senior Center aka Community Center located at 540 Crespi Drive. Instructor is Norman Stoddard. Fee is $3 for SIA members, $5 for non-members and $6 for non-seniors. For more info call 738-7384.

Social Card Games — Social Card Games on Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m. with Nina Davidson. No fee required. Pedro (card game) at the Senior Center on Mondays from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Physical Fitness for Seniors — Tuesday and Thursday classes from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Pacifica Senior Center (inside the Community Center), 540 Crespi Drive. Cost: $3 for SIA members/$5 for non-members/$6 for non-seniors (under 60). Call Janis Haynes, program coordinator at 738-7384 for more information.

Chair Yoga — Classes are from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center at 540 Crespi Drive (inside the Community Center). Cost is $3 for SIA members/$5 for non-members/$6 for non-seniors under 60. Call Janis Haynes, program coordinator at 738-7384.

Mat Yoga — Classes are from 11 to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center, 540 Crespi Drive. Cost is $3 for SIA members/$5 non-members/$6 for non-seniors under 65. Call Janis Haynes, program coordinator at 738-7384 for more information.

Ballroom Line Dancing — (Mondays) Rudy Paquette teaches traditional ballroom favorites on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the center. Learn the rumba, two step, waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha and the swing. No partner needed. Cost $3.

Knitting-Crochet-Needle Point Class — Classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. in the Senior Lounge Area. Cost $1 for SIA Senior Members and $2 for non-SIA members. Beginners, please see the instructor, Erika, before you purchase any knitting needles or yarn. First project will be a scarf.

Stained Glass Class — Class meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Senior Center inside the Pacifica Community Center at 540 Crespi Drive. Beginners start with a simple project and can easily learn the art of sun catchers in this wonderful and creative class. Call Donna at 359-2689 for more information.

Youth Activities

Cub Scout Pack #256 — Meets every second Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Ocean Shore School. All first through fifth grade boys living in Pacifica and Daly City are welcome. For more information contact nick_kapp@yahoo.com or 359-9301.

Cub Scout Pack #9 — Meets every month on the third Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Vallemar School (377 Reina Del Mar). All first through fifth grade boys living in Pacifica and Daly City are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Jarred Feiner at feiner005@comcast.net.

Pacifica 4-H Club — (First Wednesday of the Month) Meets every first Wednesday of the month, 7- 8:30 p.m., in the Ingrid B. Lacy school cafeteria. All boys and girls, ages 5-19, are welcome to join. For information, call Robin Stice at pacifica4h@gmail.com or 359-2695.

Health & Sports

Antolino Family Wellness Center — is a non-profit dedicated to the wellness of family and community. For more information on our programs please contact us at 898-8134 or visit us online at www.domesticharmony.net.

Single Golfers Tee Off at Sharp Park — The Bay Area Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) has golf outings at Sharp Park Golf Course. Outings are scheduled for the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Interested single golfers can visit www.SinglesGolf.com/bayarea for more information on the Bay Area Chapter. Interested single golfers can join the Bay Area chapter through the website or by calling 1-800-477-8787.

Pacifica Tennis Club —

Coastside tennis players are welcome to join us for our monthly “Club Day” which is held the first Saturday of every month at the Terra Nova High School courts. Arrive at 9:45 a.m. to sign up with Vivian Ryan. Play begins at 10 a.m. and lasts approximately two hours. For more information, email joyhitzeman@comcast.net.

Feldenkrais Classes — Wednesdays on mats at 10:15 a.m. at the Pacifica Community Center dance studio, 540 Crespi Drive. A small donation is requested. For more information call Monica Olsen at 359-2277. Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Community Center with instructor Liz Godsoe, PT, 359-9699.

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